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KALAMAZOO vs. CHICAGO
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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
28.0%
more expensive
than Kalamazoo, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$160,003
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
97.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.8% lower
Commute
51.4% higher
Health
3.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
19.4% higher
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